Patents by Inventor Jack Forbes

Jack Forbes has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20230119346
    Abstract: A method and system for dispensing metered shots of cannabis-containing or hemp-containing concentrate into a receiving vessel. The method comprises the steps of (a) providing a control module that includes a touch screen; (b) communicating the control module with an endless piston pump or progressive cavity pump; (c) deploying a disposable plastic tube and plunger to dispense bulk concentrate into the pump; (d) positioning an empty receiving vessel into a position in relation to the dispenser using a conveyor, or a turntable, or by manually placing the receiving vessel into position; (e) dispensing a metered shot of the concentrate into the empty receiving vessel to prepare a filled vessel; and (f) re-positioning the filled vessel in registration with the conveyor or turntable so that the dispenser becomes engaged with a subsequent empty receiving vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher Anthony JOSEPH, Jack Forbes BURNIE
  • Patent number: 7306517
    Abstract: A game enhances conventional video poker by providing players an enhanced opportunity to hit four of a kind. Ideally, players are provided an option to place a wager once five initial cards are displayed. The option is provided in response to the five dealt cards including one or more pairs. Should the player elect to place the wager, the player must retain one pair and a kicker. The player is then provided with a fourth card having a rank the same as the rank of the pair. The player now holds three of a kind and a kicker. Finally, a fifth and final card is displayed. If the player obtains a four of a kind, the player receives a payout. Other versions include a progressive jackpot and the option to buy cards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: Creative Gaming Concepts, Inc.
    Inventor: Jack Forbes
  • Patent number: 7300347
    Abstract: A wagering game facilitated by an electronic gaming machine. The game enhances conventional video poker by providing players a realistic opportunity to hit a royal flush. Ideally, players are provided an option to place a second wager once five initial cards are displayed. In response to the placement of the second wager, the machine replaces the a number of non-hold cards with royal flush cards such that the player holds four cards to the royal flush. Then a final card is displayed. If a royal flush is displayed, the player receives a payout of 40:1 or more on the second wager. With one of the embodiments described herein, the probability of a hitting a royal flush is decreased to 45:1. In an alternative embodiment, players are provided with a number of cards so that they hold two or three cards to the royal flush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Creative Gaming Concepts, Inc.
    Inventor: Jack Forbes